The students were shown and variety of copper tooling examples as well as an example done by the teacher. They were impressed at the variety of subjects that could be depicted as well as the detail achieved.

Instructional Preparations/ Suggestions/ Safety:

The students should have been shown the proper ways to handle the copper pieces, as the edges were sharp.

Student Activities/ Procedures:

1.
The teacher showed the students examples of the various copper tooling examples. The students were then instructed to create a sketch the same size as their copper piece. (Oriental theme was used - but any theme can be used - handouts of ideas were provided)

2.
Once the students were happy with their sketch they were then instructed to tape the top and bottom of the sketch to their copper piece to prevent it moving as they were transferring the image. For this reason it is suggested that they leave a 1 inch margin along the top and bottom of their sketch.

3.
They are the place a thick pad of newspaper to begin their transfer on. If they donât use the newspaper the lines wonât transfer. They should go over ever line of their sketch to transfer it to the copper plate. Trace over all lines with a ball point pen - remove drawing.

4.
After the sketch is transferred the students should use the Popsicle stick to begin pressing out areas of the copper (rounded modeling tools may also be used). This will give the project a 3-d effect. Turn back to front side and refine edges of design. A dull pencil works good for this if modeling tools are not available.

5.
Antique with liver of sulfur (if using copper Tooling Foil) - or
antique with India ink (if using aluminum). Shoe polish may also be
used.